OTILE BROWN
Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.
BIGRAPHY:
Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor. He gained media attention after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones. He released his debut studio album, in April 2017. The album was supported by the singles "Basi", "Alivyonipenda", "Shujaa Wako", "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". Brown had also collaborated with artists such as Sanaipei Tande, Okangasto, Barakah The Prince, King Kaka, Volvexzshawa among others.
Early life
Otile was born on March 21, 1994, in Kisumu and raised in Miritini, Mombasa. He is the youngest in a family of four - three brothers and one sister. Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13.
Music career
2017:Best of Otile Brown
Otile's debut album Best of Otile Brown was released in April 2017. The lead single "Imaginary Love" featuring Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones was released on June 3, 2016. The song was played on several radio stations in Kenya. He parted ways with Dreamland Music label in March 2017 and became an Independent artist.
Since his breakthrough into the Kenyan music industry, Otile has garnered several awards including "Male Video of the Year" at Pulse Music Awards 2018 for his single "Baby Love".
Personal life
Otile is known for his affair with Vera Sidika, a Kenyan Socialite. Their relationship ended in August 2018.
SONGS:
| Imaginary Love ft. Khaligraph Jones | 2016 |
| DeJavu | 2016 |
| Basi | 2016 |
| Alivyonipenda ft King Kaka | 2016 |
| Niseme Nawe | 2016 |
| Shujaa Wako | 2016 |
| Everything | 2016 |
| Hello | 2016 |
| Kistaarabu | 2017 |
| Yule Mbaya | 2017 |
| Acha Waseme | 2017 |
| Mapenzi Hisia | 2017 |
| Aiyolela | 2017 |
| Chaguo la Moyo ft. Sanaipei Tande | 2018 |
| Baby Love | 2018 |
| Tamu Sana ft. Shetta | 2018 |
| Hi | 2018 |
| Samantha | 2018 |
| Vera | 2018 |
| Nikupe Nini | 2018 |
| Mungu wetu sote | 2018 |
| Aje Anione | 2018 |
| Kenyan Girl | 2019 |
| Crush | 2019 |
| Nitulie | 2019 |
| Siku Yetu | 2019 |
| Nabayet | 2019 |
| This Kind of Love | 2019 |
| The Way You Are | 2020 |
| Aiyana ft. Sanaipei Tande | 2020 |
| Wine | 2020 |
| In Love ft. Ali Kiba | 2021 |
| Title | Year Released |
|---|---|
| Regina ft Jux | June 3, 2020 |
| Dede | June 3, 2020 |
| Hit & Run ft Khaligraph Jones | June 3, 2020 |
| Leila ft Kidum | June 3, 2020 |
| Kosea | June 3, 2020 |
| Umedamshi | June 3, 2020 |
| Dusuma ft Meddy | June 3, 2020 |
| Watoto na Pombe ft Mejja | June 3, 2020 |
| Zaidi Yako | June 3, 2020 |
| Pretty Girls | June 3, 2020 |
Awards
- Nominee, Pulse Music Awards, Baby Love "Male Video of the Year" (2018)
- Nominee, HiPipo Music Awards, East Africa Song of The Year -Kenya (2019)